Faculty of Science News Archive
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Faculty of Science News
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20, 2021 —
The Faculty of Science would like to encourage everyone to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.
June 20, 2021 —
The Faculty of Science would like to encourage everyone to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.
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Faculty of Science News
Muscle protein uncovers evolutionary origins of diving in the world’s smallest mammals
June 20, 2021 —
UM Biologist Kevin Campbell and colleagues on an international research team studied the DNA of these mammals and using genetic sequencing methods, mapped the evolution of a single protein, called myoglobin, that stores oxygen in muscles.
June 20, 2021 —
UM Biologist Kevin Campbell and colleagues on an international research team studied the DNA of these mammals and using genetic sequencing methods, mapped the evolution of a single protein, called myoglobin, that stores oxygen in muscles.
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Students News
Spring Convocation 2021: Meet the Governor General medal recipients
June 15, 2021 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2021
June 15, 2021 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2021
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UM students plant over 5,000 trees for the Manitoba School Tree Planting Challenge
June 11, 2021 —
Need an idea for something to do during a lockdown? Plant a tree.
June 11, 2021 —
Need an idea for something to do during a lockdown? Plant a tree.
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Students News
Spring Convocation: Meet the class of 2021
June 7, 2021 —
These students have shown resiliency and strength, and are positioned to shape our world like no class before them
June 7, 2021 —
These students have shown resiliency and strength, and are positioned to shape our world like no class before them
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Faculty of Science News
Dr. Aleeza Gerstein recipient of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar Award
May 26, 2021 —
Congratulations! Dr. Aleeza Gerstein, Assistant Professor (microbiology and statistics) recipient of the 2021 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar Program Awards. Dr. Gerstein is one of 19 successful applicants out of a total of 300 who applied to the early career research program, which recognizes exceptional research from across the globe.
May 26, 2021 —
Congratulations! Dr. Aleeza Gerstein, Assistant Professor (microbiology and statistics) recipient of the 2021 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar Program Awards. Dr. Gerstein is one of 19 successful applicants out of a total of 300 who applied to the early career research program, which recognizes exceptional research from across the globe.
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Wpg Free Press: U of M study examining effects of robots on human mental health
May 20, 2021 —
A 10-week study from the University of Manitoba’s human computer interactions lab will look at the impact of a social robot on a person’s mental health
May 20, 2021 —
A 10-week study from the University of Manitoba’s human computer interactions lab will look at the impact of a social robot on a person’s mental health
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Inspiring individuals from UM named to Order of Manitoba
May 12, 2021 —
Their contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments
May 12, 2021 —
Their contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments
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Faculty of Science News
UM Science Co-op graduate Madison Chapel on frontline national watch for COVID-19 variants
May 6, 2021 —
In October 2020, Madison Chapel graduated with a BSc. Honours degree in Microbiology, now she’s at the frontlines of Canada’s national genomic surveillance program for the virus that causes COVID-19
May 6, 2021 —
In October 2020, Madison Chapel graduated with a BSc. Honours degree in Microbiology, now she’s at the frontlines of Canada’s national genomic surveillance program for the virus that causes COVID-19
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Faculty of Science News
Meet Ariel Gordon, Writer-in Residence in the Buller Greenhouse
May 6, 2021 —
When Ariel Gordon says she’s the new Writer-in-Residence (WIR) in the Buller Greenhouse, she’s not kidding. In fact, Gordon is the first-ever WIR in the greenhouse, based on her proposal to its staff and the Department of Biological Sciences after receiving a Self-Directed Residency grant from the Manitoba Arts Council.
May 6, 2021 —
When Ariel Gordon says she’s the new Writer-in-Residence (WIR) in the Buller Greenhouse, she’s not kidding. In fact, Gordon is the first-ever WIR in the greenhouse, based on her proposal to its staff and the Department of Biological Sciences after receiving a Self-Directed Residency grant from the Manitoba Arts Council.